Highlights

Rare 345bhp AMG 5.4L V8 SUV
Recent £3,000 of suspension, brake and steering rack work
Well maintained with service in October 2025
Black with uprated 20in wheels and well kept black interior
Sold with new 12 months MOT

The Appeal

The ML55 put the sport in Mercedes-Benz’s ground-breaking SUV. The M-Class was one of the first to challenge Range Rover’s hegemony in the luxury SUV class with its mix of quality, agility and brand aspiration.

This 2003 ML55 is naturally equipped with the AMG-fettled 5.4L M113 V8 that is good for close to 350bhp. This car underplays its potential with a rather menacing all-black specification, including privacy glass, colour-keyed grilles and black five-spoke 20-inch alloys. It suits the car well.

The service history shows regular attention. Recent work includes over £3,000 invested in October 2025 across the suspension, brakes, a new steering rack and a full service. The wheels were also aligned. For those seeking an introduction to AMG’s torquey 5.4L V8, plus a healthy dose of luxury and practicality, this rare super SUV looks tempting. It will be sold with new 12 months MOT.

History and Paperwork

First registered in 2003
Sold new into Danish market
First UK registered 6th January 2004
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Factory handbooks as shown
Service book as shown with regular stamps
Last serviced October 2025
£3,060 work at same time summarised below
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Last MOT ran to 19th November 2025 with advisories to note
MOT advisory for steering rack likely rectified by steering rack fitted October 2025
Sold with new 12 months MOT

The Condition

Black (040U) paintwork is factory correct and in good condition for age
Some marks and scuffs to note to the paintwork, including edge and stone chips
Scuff to note to the front nearside bumper as shown in photos
Bodywork presents well with generally straight panels
Fitted with AMG body kit including front spoiler and rear spoiler
Chrome side steps fitted
Uprated five-spoke Kahn 20in alloy wheels in black, showing light marks
Goodyear tyres to front and Gemita tyres to rear
Underside as shown with no advisories on MOT for structure
Black leather interior with high specification as shown in photos
Interior presents well with light wear to usual high traffic areas, typical of age and mileage
Specification includes electric glass sunroof, high-end sound and wood veneers
Electric front seats with memory and heating functions

The Mechanics

M113 AMG 5,439cc 345bhp V8 naturally aspired engine
5G-TRONIC 5spd automatic gearbox
Red painted engine top
Well-maintained as can be seen in the service book photos
Last serviced October 2025
£3,000 of work at same time summarised below and shown in photos

Summary of recent work:

New shock absorbers
Track rod ends
Two brake callipers
New steering rack
Full engine service

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